FACE Mental Illness

Justin Perkons

Justin Perkons is an average 20-year-old. He balances college and a part-time job, and can never make enough time for snowboarding. Justin also deals with another challenge: at age 15, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Justin sought treatment and now, managing his disease with medication and support, he leads a normal life. Justin is an honour student and when not on the slopes, volunteers in local high schools. On second thought, maybe ‘average’ doesn’t apply. FACE IT. Mental illness concerns us all.